Fellows
Fellows Programs
AACN has two Fellows programs to honor and recognize members’ contributions to the field of nutrition and lifetime achievements.
New for 2025! AACN is launching a Excellence in Nutrition Fellow Recognition Program (FASN) to support and recognize mid-career professionals. The Distinguished Fellow of AACN (DFASN), formerly “Fellow of AACN”, has been elevated for 2025 to recognize and pay tribute to the lifetime achievements of outstanding scientists who have had distinguished careers in the field of nutrition.
AACN Foundation Distinguished Fellows Program
The Distinguished Fellow of AACN (DFASN) program, established in 1952, is the highest honor bestowed by the American Society for Nutrition, recognizing members with notable lifetime achievements in the field. Since its inception, the program has honored more than 500 scientists for their distinguished careers and contributions to nutrition. Beginning with the 2025 class, eligibility criteria will remain largely unchanged, with the exception of the removal of the minimum age requirement. Eligibility is now based on long-term distinguished career accomplishments and service to AACN, rather than reaching a specific numerical age. Apart from replacing the age requirement with a minimum of 30 years of AACN membership, the nomination and selection process for the elevated Distinguished Fellows of AACN remains the same.
Excellence in Nutrition Fellow Recognition Program
New for 2025, this program recognizes professionals who have distinguished themselves through ongoing contributions to the field and sustained engagement in our community.
This new Fellow of AACN (FASN) designation honors outstanding nutrition professionals who are 10 or more years past their terminal degree and have been an AACN Scientist, Clinician or Professional member for 5 or more years. All candidates will have demonstrated significant impact in their career paths, as well as service to the Society.
The AACN awards program would not be possible without the support of generous donors and sponsors. If you are interested in partnering with us to fund or develop an award, please contact Dante Preciado, SVP Business Development, dpreciado@nutrition.org / 240-428-3640.